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UK court seeks Delhi HC help in Niravs bank fraud case trial

Dr Anila Charak conferred with Bharat Hindi Gaurav Samman

Excelsior Correspondent COLOMBO, Jan 19: Renowned poetess, ghazalkar and vyangyakar Dr Anila Singh Charak today was conferred with the prestigiou

India Post opens 2nd N-Gen Post Office of J&K Circle at KU

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle today inaugurated its first N-Gen Post Office in Kashmir at the Universit

Spy thriller Mukhbir draws big interest at New Delhi World Book Fair 2026

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Spy stories continue to attract readers, especially when written by those with real-life experience. This was evident at the N

Tealogy Caf starts outlet in Roop Nagar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: After a grand success at Bahu Plaza in Gandhi Nagar area, Tealogy Caf has started its second outlet here i

Protest demonstrations, public meetings, seminars mark observance of 37th Holocaust Day by KPs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Protest demonstrations, public meetings, wearing of black badges and paying tributes to martyrs marked the

CS led Apex Committee assesses progress of implementation across J&K

Mission YUVA gains momentum with 95% Panchayat coverage *Timelines finalised for implementation of EoDB Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Ch

LG lays foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday laid the foundation stone for Meerz Health Care Hospital in S

RDI funding for industry projectsto start by this month end: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : As a follow up to the announcement made by by PM Narendra Modi on November 3, 2025, the Research Deve

Sanjeev Verma inaugurates 3-day painting camp on My India, My Vote

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma, today inaugurated a three-day painting camp on the theme My I

HC refuses to suspend Sengar jail term in custody death case

The Delhi High Court denied suspended jail term for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape surviv

Abusive words alone not SC/ST Act offence: SC

SC directs govt to frame SOP for mentally ill homeless

SC seeks govt stand on AC rail fare cut for acid attack survivors

The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a Public Interest Litigation seeking concessional AC train fares for acid attack survivo

Louvre holds exhibition on India, Iran and the Ottoman World in Shanghai

BEIJING, Jan 19: French museum Louvre, along with the Museum of Art (MAP) of Shanghai, held a curated exhibition with 300 works on India, Iran an

Goyal meets US Ambassador Gor, Senator Steve Daines; discusses bilateral issues

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and American Senator Steve

JU clinches overall title at 3rd Chancellors Trophy 2025-26

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: University of Jammu reaffirmed its sporting dominance by winning the Overall Championship Trophy of

Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday set a target of USD 200 billion in annual trade by 2032 and agreed to seal a str

Cultural empathy must in road safety laws; huge scope for make in Indias model for Global South: Tewari

DAVOS, Jan 19: With chances of people getting killed or injured being several times higher than other modes of transport, an Indian expert on roa

UP secures Rs 9,750 cr MoUs at Davos

DAVOS, Jan 19: The Uttar Pradesh Government delegation, led by state finance and parliamentary affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, began its en

PM gifts ornate wooden swing, Pashmina shawl to UAE Prez Al Nahyan

NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted an ornate wooden swing from his home state of Gujarat and a Pashmina shawl to vi

Explosion in downtown Kabul kills at least 7, injures many others, officials say

KABUL, Jan 19 : An explosion in downtown Kabul on Monday killed at least seven people and wounded about a dozen more, according to an Italian med

Indian student enrolments in US down 75% in 1st yr of Trump 2.0

Social lives of whales, dolphins shape spread of infectious diseases

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same in

Study reveals when fitness and strength begin to fade

A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength sta

5 Women killed In Road Accident In Madhya Pradesh

Atleast five women were killed and several others injured in a road accident involving a car in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, police said, adding tha

Change The Soch: 21-city drive to boost women's finance literacy

Beckham family feud explained and Brooklyn complete statement: Here's all claims about Brand Beckham, 'controlling' parents David and Victoria actions and wedding with Nicola Peltz

Beckham family feud explained as Brooklyn Beckham speaks about claims involving Brand Beckham, controlling parents David and Victoria Beckham, an

KUs Persian Deptt to conserve thousands of old manuscripts in J&K under Gyan Bharatam

Avtar Bhat SRINAGAR, Jan 19: In order to give a new lease of life to old manuscripts, the Government of India has undertaken an ambitious plan of

Centre empowers LGs of UTs including J&K to take action under DMRA

Law prohibits advertisement of certain drugs NEW DELHI, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governors or administrators of five Union Territories will now have th

Snowfall in higher reaches brings respite from cold wave

WDs to hit J&K from Jan 22-24 Fayaz Bukhari/ Gopal Sharma SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, Jan 19: While the Western Disturbances are likely to hit Jammu and Kas

ILP gita dakgipa niamchi adokni manderangko togina manjawa: Tura MP

SHILLONG: Gital ragatgipa Immigration & Foreigners Act-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita dakgipa niamko ragatna sorkari miksongengon, Meghalaya adok

7 killed in Kabul blast

KABUL, Jan 19: An explosion in downtown Kabul on Monday killed at least seven people and wounded about a dozen more, according to an Italian medi

Firing outside bizmans house

LUDHIANA, Jan 19: Four unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire outside the residence of a businessman and set a car on fire in Khann

Goalgaon songo asel onganiko sandirokna SIT-ko songa

TURA: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor Dilseng M Sangma-ko sootani bidingo

21 AEEs elevated, posted in PDD

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 19: The Government today issued orders of promotion/placement and posting of 21 Assistant Executive Engineers

ACHIK dolni memborko sootanina jegale Wnagar-o jinma rejomaniko ongata

WILLIAMNAGAR: Adita salrangna skang, a Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, ACHIK dolni membor Dilseng M Sangma-ko kasaninggija dak

British NHS consultant halted at airport

MUMBAI, Jan 19: British citizen and NHS UK consultant Dr Sangram Patil was stopped at Mumbai International Airport while attempting to return to

Between a Mall and a Church: How Different Are They?

Editor, I am writing in response to Mr. Toki Blahs impassioned letter regarding the rumoured dismantling of the English Service Church at Police

CBI quizzes TVK chief for second time in stampede case

TVK chief Vijay was questioned for seven hours by the CBI regarding the Karur stampede case, marking his second appearance. He was asked about ra

TCS incorporates regional HQ in Saudi Arabia

Tata Consultancy Services Netherlands B.V. is the holding Company of the Tata Consultancy Services Regional Headquarters, which is a step-down su

Another Mining Tragedy; So What

The editorials here have harped on the illegalities that are allowed to carry on with impunity insofar as coal mining is concerned. Chief Ministe

Trumps Betrayal of MAGA, Modi & takeover of nations

By Melarbor L Thabah MAGA stands for Make America Great Again through policies that will benefit America First and its people from the perceived

Strengthening Organic Farming, Climate Resilience, and Rural Livelihoods

Biochar for Greener Meghalaya By Dr Subhash Ashutosh Meghalaya stands at a crucial juncture where the pursuit of organic agriculture, climate res

CISF to kick off 25-day cyclothon on Jan 28; 130 to take part

A contingent of 130 CISF personnel, including 65 women, will embark on a 6,553-km coastal cycling expedition across India's mainland coastline fo

PM Modi welcomes UAE president, wife with traditional Indian gifts

Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on first day of National Selection Trials

Manini topped the women's 50m rifle prone T1 with a total of 625.0, built on a composed and balanced series-by-series performance of 104.7, 104.2

No rest, Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from January 22

Punjab are currently placed sixth in Group B with 11 points from five matches

India, UAE to elevate ties with strategic defence partnership

India and UAE solidified their strategic defense partnership with a new letter of intent, alongside agreements on space collaboration and LNG pur

Play in India or exit: ICC draws line for Bangladesh

Bangladesh Must Decide by Jan 21 or Scotland Take Their Spot New Delhi, Jan 19: Bangladeshs place in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup remains shro

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 1 Episode 1 to 4 release time, schedule, what to expect, how to watch on Netflix: Global streaming timings for all regions, hosts and panel

Singles Inferno Season 5 Part 1 Episode 1 to 4 release time, schedule, what to expect, how to watch details are now available. Netflix will relea

UAE Signs $2.5 Billion Gas Deal With Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

The UAE announced on Monday a new liquified natural gas (LNG) deal with a state-run Indian company valued at more than $2.5 billion dollars.

Injury puts Ferreiras T20 WC hopes at risk

Johannesburg, Jan 19: South African allrounder Donovan Ferreira faces an uncertain road to the upcoming T20 World Cup after sustaining a shoulder

No rest, Gill to play Punjabs Ranji game from Thursday

New Delhi, Jan 19: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has decided against taking a break after the recent 50-over loss to New Zealand and wi

Cummins to miss initial T20 WC matches

Melbourne, Jan 19: Australias mens chief selector George Bailey has confirmed that star pacer Pat Cummins is expected to miss at least the openin

1 man listed as dad of 389, another of 310: SIR detected WB errors, says EC

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to display lists of voters facing 'logical discrepancy' notices in West Bengal offices and

Have India solved their selection puzzle ahead of T20 World Cup?

Nagpur, Jan 20: With just five matches left before India begin their T20 World Cup title defence, the team management appears to have most of the

Social media rages over Indias humiliating ODI loss to NZ

Mumbai, Jan 19: The Indian mens ODI cricket team came under fire on social media on Sunday as it went down to a depleted New Zealand side 2-1 in

List WB voters with logical discrepancy: SC to poll panel

The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to display lists of West Bengal voters facing logical discrepancy notices in panchayat and

Barcelona's 11-game winning streak ends with 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad in Spanish league

The loss left the Catalan club one point ahead of second-place Real Madrid, which beat Levante 2-0 at home on Saturday (January 17)

Kiwis proud of historic India series win, says Daryl Mitchell

Indore, Jan 19: Daryl Mitchell says New Zealands historic triumph was built on calm decision-making under pressure and collective belief, as the

witek overcomes rust to advance; Djokovic racks up more records

Australian Open MELBOURNE, Jan 19: Iga witek knows she has plenty to work on in her bid for a first Australian Open title and a career Grand Slam

Govt seeks corrective measures from SAI after India Open fiasco

New Delhi, Jan 19: Taking note of the organisational lapses that plagued the India Open badminton tournament here, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandav

DGCA exemptions end on Feb 10, IndiGo may cut more flights

IndiGo may reduce flights after February 10 as a DGCA exemption for new flight-duty rules expires. The airline plans a short-term network readjus

YEIDA officials part of dubious land deals: SC

Navy's squadron in Singapore on training deployment

Boosting maritime ties, India's First Training Squadron, including INS Tir and INS Shardul, arrived in Singapore. This visit, part of a training

Boost for defence exports as Rajnath flags off 1st batch of Pinaka guided rockets for Armenia

India has achieved a significant milestone in defense exports by flagging off the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket systems for Armenia. This m

We believe in each other, wanted to bring a white ball trophy home: Vidarbha coach Ghani

Support is the key word for Ghani, a trait he thinks helps the team consistently rise above situations and fancied teams

Poland Seeks New Trade Partners, Says India Has Shown Willingness To Engage

Polish Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski, outlining the importance of his visit to India, said Poland has faced increas

RTC Bus Driver Suffers Seizures, Drives Into Fields, 19 Injured

The bus, on its way to Vizianagaram from Rajam, was carrying 87 passengers including 51 women, the driver and a cleaner

Bangladesh to Release 9 North Andhra Fishermen

According to the AP Mechanised Fishing Boat Operators Association, the fishermen were taken into custody by the Bangladesh Coast Guard and have b

2 Weekly Amrit Bharat Trains via Vizag

Both services will halt at Duvvada and Visakhapatnam, improving connectivity between south India and the Northeast.

Education Must Scale Beyond Degrees: TN Central Varsity VC

The six-day capacity building programme on integration of Indian knowledge systems in curriculum resolved to integrate the nations civilizational

Steve Smith eyes 2028 Olympics but reckons ship has sailed for big T20I tournaments

Smith acknowledged that his chances in major Australian tournaments may be limited, but he's focused on enjoying cricket, performing well, and ai

14 Passengers Injured as a Bus Overturned

The injured were shifted to the Government Hospital at Pithapuram for treatment.

2 Killed, 6 Injured in Separate Road Mishaps

The deceased was identified as Chandra (40), the driver of the vehicle.

Fifty years ago | Madurai Mahal to be converted into museum

Quote of the day by Will Rogers: 'Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some...' - investment lessons and wealth quotes by America's cowboy philosopher

Quote of the day by Will Rogers: His timeless advice distinguishes investing from gambling, emphasizing patience and thoughtful decision-making o

SC To MP: Decide On Prosecuting Minister Vijay Shah In 2 Weeks

The Madhya Pradesh government has been pulled up by the apex court for sitting on the special investigation team (SIT) report on the matter for t

The Last Emperor of Fashion: Valentino Garavani Dies in Rome at 93

Valentino Garavani was not only a constant guide and inspiration for all of us, but a true source of light, creativity and vision, the foundation

Moderate Earthquake Kills 1 Person, Damages Dozens of Homes in PoK

In a statement, the regional Gilgit-Baltistan government said the tremors mainly caused damage across the Hunza Valley.

Cracks appear in Punjab Congress over calls for Dalit representation in party by Channi

Channi asserted he did not speak against any particular caste or community, and that he was a victim of malicious propaganda on social media

Laxman Slams Revanth Reddy for Comments on Modi, Shah

Dr Laxman strongly condemned Reddys remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah at a CPI national conclave in Khamma

UPL Promoted Advanta Enterprises Files DRHP For IPO

The IPO is entirely an offer for sale of over 3.61 crore equity shares of Rs 1 face value by selling shareholders - UPL and Melwood Holdings mana

90-Day Skill Training Course for Jobless

The course, conducted offline at the Sathya Sai Skill Centre in Hyderabad, is open to unemployed graduates from any region who completed M.Sc, B.

SI Gets 10-Year Jail Term for Cheating Woman on False Marriage Vow

According to police, the SI, Kunchala Ravi Teja, while working at Nagarampalem police station, allegedly developed a relationship with M. Sakheen

TGSRTC Staff Take Road Safety Vow

On Monday, drivers, conductors, mechanical staff, supervisors and office staff collectively pledged to strictly follow traffic rules while commut

Woman Stabbed to Death While Trying to Pacify Fight

East Godavari district superintendent of police G. Bindu Madhav formed five special teams to nab the accused.

Excise Dept Reviews MLA's Views on Liquor Biz Timings

Excise department officials clarified that a uniform excise policy is already in place across Telangana and applies to all liquor outlets.

Elephant Dies of Electrocution at Mango Orchard in Chittoor

Elephants were sighted near Parveta Mandapam on Monday, days after being seen near the Seventh Mile on the First Ghat Road.